➤ Early voting has concluded, and 8,933,514 of the state’s 18.6 million registered voters have already cast a ballot, an early turnout rate of 47.97%. (See Details)
➤ New Braunfels: The city’s annual 10-day Wurstfest kicked off Friday, offering German-inspired food, drink, music, and dancing. (More)
➤ Galveston: A cruise ship has been stuck in port since Oct. 27. The Regal Princess was crippled by a fire in its engine room shortly after departing Southampton, England, in late September. (See Details)
➤ Lewisville: Thirteen police officers have been disciplined or fired for engaging in “inappropriate contact” during undercover operations targeting prostitution at local massage parlors. (More)
➤ A study conducted by a University of Houston geology professor revealed extensive erosion from Hurricane Beryl at beaches in Galveston, Matagorda, Mustang Island, and North Padre Island. (See Photos)
➤ Stephenville ISD announced its new football stadium will be named after former coach Art Briles, who won four state titles between 1988 and 1999 before embarking on a college coaching career that included successful stints at the University of Houston and Baylor University. (More)
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